Lebkuchen (German Nut Cookies) Recipe

Name: Lebkuchen (German Nut Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 9/16 ounces marzipan almond paste; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/8 cups egg whites approximately 5 egg whites; 2 eggs medium-sized; 1 1/16 cups flour; salt; 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1/4 tablespoon ground cloves; 1/4 tablespoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons oranges candied, finely diced; 7/8 cup lemons candied, finely diced; 1 lemon; 1 1/2 cups almond flour; 2 cups ground hazelnuts; almonds or hazelnuts for garnish, optional; 7 1/8 tablespoons dark chocolate 70 percent cocoa or more; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 3/4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

4 9/16 ounces marzipan almond paste
6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/8 cups egg whites approximately 5 egg whites
2 eggs medium-sized
1 1/16 cups flour
salt
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon ground cloves
1/4 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1/4 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons oranges candied, finely diced
7/8 cup lemons candied, finely diced
1 lemon
1 1/2 cups almond flour
2 cups ground hazelnuts
almonds or hazelnuts for garnish, optional
7 1/8 tablespoons dark chocolate 70 percent cocoa or more
1 tablespoon butter
4 3/4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Line several baking pans with parchment paper.
3
Grate the marzipan and mix the sugar in with it. Constantly beating, add the egg whites one by one and then the whole eggs until well combined.
4
Sift the flour into the wet mixture, then add the salt, ground black pepper, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, candied oranges and lemons, lemon zest, almond flour, and ground hazelnuts and beat together until well combined.
5
Spoon the batter into a plastic bag and cut one corner off. Squeeze out cookie-sized dollops onto the parchment paper.
6
Add an almond or hazelnut to the middle of each dollop and bake for 12 minutes until firm but not hard. Remove onto a cooling rack to let cool completely.
7
If you choose to top the cookies with chocolate rather than nuts, you will need to put the dark chocolate, butter, and heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 1-minute increments until melted.
8
Dip the tops of the cookies in the chocolate mixture and top with the dried fruit or nuts of your choice. Let cool and enjoy.

1349

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 9/16 ounces marzipan almond paste, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/8 cups egg whites approximately 5 egg whites, 2 eggs medium-sized, and more.

Yes, Lebkuchen (German Nut Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Lebkuchen (German Nut Cookies)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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